Amanohashidate Day Tour from Osaka / Kyoto: Kyoto Ine Funaya & Ine Bay Cruise with Optional Chairlift & Sightseeing Boat Ticket | Japan
- Book a Kyoto day tour to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s top three scenic views
- Try the unique “Matanozoki” pose at Amanohashidate Observatory for a fun panoramic experience
- Visit Ine Town and relax at a boat house café with beautiful Kyoto seaside views
- Choose Osaka or Kyoto as your convenient departure point
- Guaranteed departure for solo travelers—no minimum number required when booking through KKday
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Luggage limit | 1 piece |
| Minimum participant requirement | 1 traveler |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Additional service & facility | Luggage Storage |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Temples & shrines, Bus tour |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
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— Itinerary Introduction —
- Amanohashidate
Located in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Amanohashidate is a 3.6-kilometer sandbar separating Miyazu Bay and the Sea of Japan. It boasts approximately 8,000 pine trees and is considered one of Japan's three most scenic spots.
- Chionji Monjudo
Dedicated to the Manjusri Bodhisattva, Chionji Temple is known for its association with wisdom and success in studies. Visitors often pray for academic success here, and the site is ideal for a peaceful stroll.
- Ine Town
Situated on the Tango Peninsula, Ine Town is one of Japan's most beautiful fishing villages, stretching nearly 5 kilometers along Ine Bay. The village is famous for its more than 230 traditional boathouses from the Edo period, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's coastal heritage. Visitors can enjoy a bay cruise, feed seagulls, and marvel at the area's unique architecture.
[Itinerary Change Notice｜Applicable for Departures 12/16–12/18]
Due to the temporary suspension of some facilities (cable car) at Amanohashidate View Land on the original dates, to ensure your travel experience is not affected, the itinerary will be revised to visit Kasamatsu Park (including cable car) instead of the originally planned activity. All other itinerary details remain unchanged. Thank you for your understanding.
- Revised Itinerary:
07:30 Depart from Osaka Dotonbori
08:45 Depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
10:40–12:10 Around Amanohashidate (without visiting the observatory) – free time & lunch
12:30–13:20 Kasamatsu Park (cable car included, approximately 50 minutes)
13:40–15:10 Ine sightseeing boat + Ine Funaya walking tour (approximately 90 minutes)
17:30 Scheduled dismissal at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
18:30 Scheduled dismissal at Osaka Dotonbori
Purchase Notice
- If the chair lift is under maintenance, travellers will take the monorail instead. Please see closure and maintenance announcement on the official website
- Each traveller is allowed to bring 1 piece of 28–29" luggage. If you are bringing luggage or strollers, please let us know in the remarks when booking. Also, the vehicle type may vary depending on the number of participants, so it is important that you let us know beforehand if you are bringing extra luggage or oversized luggage. However, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to bring these items.
【Travel conditions】【Terms & Conditions】
- Place of departure and destination: Osaka/Amanohashidate
- Duration of trip: Day tour
- Transportation: Chartered bus
- Bus company: 株式会社美格貿易/株式会社日栄/株式会社白馬交通/イエスマップ株式会社/株式会社桜の旅/浪花サロンバス株式会社/レインボーウィング株式会社/株式会社サンスターライン/有限会社五大観光バス/永達国際株式会社/吉泉株式会社/ミチオ商事株式会社
- Meals included: None
- Accommodation: None
- Minimum number of participants: 1
- Tour manager: 1
- Tour guide: 0
【Tour operator】
- Name: Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd. Osaka Head Office
- Address: 〒530-0001, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka, Inogate Osaka 15F
- License Number: Osaka Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Business No. 2-2181
- Travel Association Name: Regular Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), Osaka Branch, Regular Member of the Osaka Travel Agency Association, JATA Cooperative Member
Reminders
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 12:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Each traveller is allowed to bring 1 piece of 28–29" luggage
Please be sure to abide by the meeting time. The bus will not wait for overtime. If you are late due to personal reasons, no refund will be given. Please be informed.
If there are children or elders who are inconvenient to experience the chair lift, you can ask the tour guide to arrange a ride on the monorail (no additional charge), but the monorail only runs every 20 minutes, which will affect the experience time, please know.
Children under the age of 7 want to experience the lift chair, and adults can ride the child face out and sit above their knees.
Although the bus can accommodate wheelchairs, the sightseeing boat does not have other barrier-free facilities, so it may not be possible to board the boat (no additional fee will be refunded). Please think twice before purchasing this tour.
After the trip, you can choose not to follow the bus back to the departure point, but please inform in the remarks column in advance; if you make a temporary decision on the spot, please sign the Chinese/English closing letter before leaving the group.
The itinerary of the day may adjust the time and order of the scenic spots depending on the weather and traffic conditions, please be informed.
Exit routes of the Kyoto Station are complicated and there are a lot of bus stops near the stations; please arrive at the meeting point earlier to ensure a punctual departure
After the start of the day's itinerary, if the facility is suspended due to force majeure, a partial refund will be made. Because the facility admission fees included in the trip fee are different from the facility's published price, we cannot refund at the facility's published price. Please understand.
The tour leader is not a professional guide and will not provide detailed commentary or in-depth explanations. They will only offer brief introductions to the attractions based on the day's itinerary. Thank you for your understanding
This tour mainly provides Chinese commentary. If you need Japanese or English commentary, please make a request when booking
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Yes, Amanohashidate is located in Miyazu City, northern Kyoto Prefecture. From major cities like Osaka or Kyoto, you can take a limited express train (e.g., Hashidate or Tango Relay) directly to Amanohashidate Station. The journey typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours from Kyoto and slightly longer from Osaka.
Amanohashidate is renowned as one of Japan's three most scenic views, featuring a natural land bridge covered with pine trees across Miyazu Bay. Its unique beauty is best appreciated by trying the “Matanozoki” pose at the observatory, where you view the scenery upside down between your legs, making the sandbar appear like a dragon ascending to heaven.
Ine Funaya offers a rare glimpse into traditional Japanese fishing village life, with distinctive boathouses built directly over the water. Visitors can enjoy strolling through the charming town, relaxing at a waterfront café, or taking an Ine Bay Cruise. The cruise provides panoramic views of the entire funaya village from the water, often with seagulls flying alongside the boat.
Walking across the Amanohashidate sandbar typically takes about 40 to 50 minutes one way. The path is lined with thousands of pine trees, some uniquely shaped. You'll also encounter a small shrine, a viewing platform, and a beautiful stretch of beach, offering peaceful scenery perfect for a leisurely stroll.
Absolutely. To fully appreciate Amanohashidate's panoramic views, you can take a chairlift or monorail up to the Amanohashidate View Land or Kasamatsu Park observatories. These offer different perspectives of the 'dragon flying to heaven' formation. Many visitors also enjoy cycling along the sandbar or taking a sightseeing boat across the bay.
Yes, Amanohashidate Beach is open for swimming during the summer months, typically from mid-July to mid-August. It's a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, known for its clean waters and scenic backdrop of pine trees. During the swimming season, basic facilities such as changing rooms and showers are usually available.
To comprehensively experience both Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya, a full day trip is highly recommended. This allows sufficient time to enjoy the scenic walk or ride across Amanohashidate, explore its observatories, visit the Ine boathouses, and take an Ine Bay Cruise, ensuring a relaxed and thorough exploration of both unique destinations.
To travel between Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya, the most recommended public transportation is the local bus service. Buses regularly operate between Amanohashidate Station and Ine. The bus journey typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes, offering a convenient way to connect these two scenic locations.
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